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Skyline Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,645 Google reviews · Running trail in Buckeye, Arizona · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Skyline Regional Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
8,700-acre parkland with mountains & wide-open spaces, plus hiking trails, campsites & programs.
What runners say about Skyline Regional Park
“The moderate parts are just steeper sections with switchbacks up to ridges and down to valleys, still well maintained.”
“Love this place, whether you are looking for something easy and a 2 hours 1200ft elevation gain with tons of different terrain with great views this place has it all.”
“Good for shorter and longer hikes, trails are well marked and maintained, easy to moderate.”
My family and I always enjoy the hiking here at Skyline Park. We have only done easy to moderate hiking and only on foot. There are trails available for horses and more trails that are longer and harder than I’ve done. The views are stunning and we really enjoy the early morning hiking.
In all transparancy....Fairly nice campground. Only 3.3 miles up the hill from Buckeye (that has every store imaginable). Quiet nights. It is quite small, with only 7 reservable spots. Bathrooms. I like that the gate stays open until 10 pm. Quite busy in the mornings as people park to go hiking.
This is a great, well kept park, and that isn't crowded at all like other trails I've been to in Arizona. It's really easy to find, and the roads leading to the campgrounds and main trails are in great shape. Even with the variety of trails offered at the park.
Edit - we came back and did the Mountain Wash, Skyline Crest, and looped back on Quartz Mine to the parking. It was GREAT! The views are spectacular. It was over 4 miles total, but even the 4 year old was able to keep up.
Trail conditions & character
“Love this place, whether you are looking for something easy and a 2 hours 1200ft elevation gain with tons of different terrain with great views this place has it all.”
“A parking lot with plenty of parking, clean restrooms with running water, and a campground with a couple of campsites.”
“A parking lot with plenty of parking, clean restrooms with running water, and a campground with a couple of campsites.”
“Love this place, whether you are looking for something easy and a 2 hours 1200ft elevation gain with tons of different terrain with great views this place has it all.”
“Wheelchair/stroller trails with educational markers that everyone can learn about our beautiful deserts past and cool plants from the Sonoran desert!”
“Wheelchair/stroller trails with educational markers that everyone can learn about our beautiful deserts past and cool plants from the Sonoran desert!”
“One paved short loop behind the bridge is suitable for a wheelchair.”
“One paved short loop behind the bridge is suitable for a wheelchair.”
Plan your run at Skyline Regional Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebuckeyeaz.gov
- Phone+1 623-349-6350
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